Literacy Tutor/Teacher - Full time or part time limited term

Mater Dei Catholic College - Wagga Wagga (see more jobs from this school)

WAGGA WAGGA, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Literacy

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 12 July 2022


Mater Dei Catholic College is a welcoming learning community that empowers young people to be independent, collaborative life long learners. The College is seeking an outstanding teacher to join our dynamic team. New graduates are welcome to apply.

<p><b>What we can offer:</b><br /></p><ul><li>Full-time or part-time will be considered - limited term position, commencing 18 July to 16 December 2022</li><li>Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider)</li><li>Access to our Employee Assistance Program</li></ul><p><b>Literacy Tutor/Teacher Stage 4 </b></p><p>As an educator or prospective educator in the Catholic school, the Literacy Tutor models faith in action, supporting the school community to develop a shared vision that focuses on the provision of a high quality Catholic education for all students. </p><p>The role of the Tutor is to work with the Literacy Instructional Teacher and Stage 4 classroom teachers to build capacity to support students build their literacy skills across the curriculum. </p><p>Central to this approach is the belief that every student can and will learn. This role places student learning at the centre and promotes a culture explicitly focused on learning and achievement.</p><p><b>ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES</b><br /></p><p><b>Literacy Tutors will have: </b></p><ul><li>Demonstrated effective teaching experience as a teacher or trainee teacher in Stage 4.</li><li>Highly developed communication skills with demonstrated ability to work within a team and be open and flexible to new ideas and practices.</li><li>Excellent written communication and literacy skills. </li></ul><p><b>PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION </b></p><p><b>Literacy Tutors will: </b></p><ul><li>Work with small groups of students to strengthen their skills in the areas of oral language acquisition, academic writing skills and vocabulary.</li><li>With the support of the Literacy Instructional Teacher, implement the CEDWW Targeting Writing professional learning plan.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement cycle aligned to school improvement priorities, with a particular emphasis on literacy pedagogies and practices.</li><li>Commit to ongoing professional learning and development to support improved student learning outcomes.</li></ul><p><b>About Wagga Wagga:</b></p><p>Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.</p><p>Welcome to Wagga Wagga, to find out more click <a href="https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/riverina/wagga-wagga" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </p><p><b>What you will need to succeed (Selection Criteria):</b></p><p><i>Essential Requirements</i></p><ul><li>Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education. </li><li>Appropriate teaching qualifications or evidence of working towards these as a trainee teacher or an equivalent paraprofessional.</li><li>Current Working with Children Check</li><li>Able to meet current Covid-19 vaccination requirements</li></ul><p><b>What is next? </b></p><p>If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact <b>Cindee Mallise</b> on <b>(02) 6923 8300 </b>or on<b> 0410 502645.</b></p><p>Applicants should submit the following via email <a href="mailto:mallisec&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">mallisec&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a>: </p><ol><li>A Cover Letter of no more than one (1) page outlining why you are applying for the position and what you will bring to the position; </li><li>A supporting statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the criteria for a teacher at Mater Dei Catholic College; </li><li>A resume of no more than two (2) pages; and </li><li>Three (3) referees, one of which must be your current employer.</li></ol><p>Applications close on <b>Tuesday 12 July 2022.</b></p><p><i>CEDWW is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care. </i></p><p><i>CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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<p>Applicants should submit the following via email <a href="mailto:mallisec&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">mallisec&#64;ww.catholic.edu.au</a>:</p><ol><li>A Cover Letter of no more than one (1) page outlining why you are applying for the position and what you will bring to the position; </li><li>A supporting statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the criteria for a teacher at Mater Dei Catholic College; </li><li>A resume of no more than two (2) pages; and </li><li>Three (3) referees, one of which must be your current employer. </li></ol><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>

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